Education Advocate Services
Education Advocacy
Our trained education advocates guide parents through IEP and 504 meetings, special education challenges and disputes, typically without attorney
involvement.
Our Education Advocates help families navigate school-based issues when it is not necessary or desirable to involve an attorney. Non-Attorney Advocates are trained to assist families through the special education process and provide support during IEP and 504 meetings. They also coach parents who want to work independently with the school.
How Our Education Advocates Can Help
Our advocates provide hands-on, knowledgeable support to help you navigate special education processes with confidence.
Support during IEP and 504 meetings
Coaching for parents working directly with schools
Behind-the-scenes strategy and preparation
Guidance on resolving disputes with school districts
Collaboration with attorneys when legal support is needed
Amplifying parents’ voices to ensure they are heard
Understanding Our Advocacy Approach
Navigating the special education system can be overwhelming, but not all families want or need an attorney. Our trained parent advocates will fight for your child in Individualized Education Program (IEP) and 504 meetings and help navigate disputes with school districts.
Our education advocates work closely with parents to give guidance that can help relieve the stress of going it on your own. They are also trained to recognize when legal issues arise and will bring them to our attorneys for review and strategy.
Challenges We Support
Our Special Education Advocates frequently help families who need:
Step-by-step guidance through the special education process
Assistance preparing for an IEP or 504 meeting
Help communicating strategically with school staff or district personnel
Someone by their side who understands school systems and parent rights and will amplify their voice
Every Child Deserves the Chance to Read
Expanding Access to Proven, Evidence-Based Reading Instruction in Maryland
Many children have difficulty learning to read. Yet, schools throughout Maryland do not teach reading using methods proven to be effective for all students, including those with learning differences like dyslexia. Despite the science underlying these proven teaching methods, many Maryland schools are not using evidence-based reading interventions and don’t identify students with language-based learning differences like dyslexia, dysgraphia, or dyscalculia.
Many Maryland schools rely on outdated, ineffective reading instruction such as “three-cueing” or “leveled” readers that do not address the root of reading struggles. This causes early signs of dyslexia to be missed and crucial interventions to be delayed.
In 2024, only 34% of 4th graders in Maryland were proficient in reading according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress. The same structured literacy approaches that help children with dyslexia can benefit all students. With systemic change, every child could have the chance to read successfully.
Get Support From Our Education Advocates
Don’t navigate special education challenges alone — our trained advocates are here to support and guide you every step of the way.